1968 Opel GT vs. 2005 TVR T 350
To start off, 2005 TVR T 350 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel GT would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1968 Opel GT. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR T 350 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1968 Opel GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 TVR T 350 (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel GT | 2005 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Opel | TVR |
| Model | GT | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 65 L |
